Insurance
Prudential ceases Hong Kong wealth business
Prudential ceases Hong Kong wealth business
It also closed down its wealth management platform in S’pore back in September.
Sun Life unveils new ESG-focused critical illness plan
The plan covers 188 illnesses and 38 complex surgeries.
HKIA welcomes World Bank’s second Cat bond, worth $150m
It will offer coverage against storm risks in Jamaica.
Hang Seng upgrades annuity plan
Only 22% of professionals felt confident about their retirement funds.
Pacific Prime and MixCare partner for employee wellness in HK
Pacific Prime's customers will now have access to MixCare's platform.
Insurance incentives sweeten EV deal for consumers
Tax incentives and the introduction of charging stations are boosting the EV market.
Peak Re reports ‘best-ever’ earnings with $200m in FY’23
Favourable January renewals are seen to sustain strong underwriting margins.
Prudential sees 11% YoY rise in Q1'24 new business profit
APE sales increased by 7% YoY to $1.6b.
Hong Kong Life promotes wealth transfer with new plan
It includes features like flexible death settlement options.
Towngas, FSE Nova commit to expanded insurance cooperation
It plans to invest more resources to offer insurance broker services to Towngas’ customers in HK and the mainland.
HKIA alerts on fraudulent payment invoices
The HKIA not issue invoices for anything named "Insurance Authority Certificate" or "Capital Insurance Certificate."
AIA launches new health plans in Greater Bay Area
The three new plans offer compensation, home visits, and outpatient coverage.
Ping An’s profit dips in Q1’24
Earnings per share were down 4.6% for the quarter.
Hong Kong and Macao discuss cross-market insurance issues
Discussions included topics such as the sale of life insurance products to MCVs.
HKIA takes action against ethical breach by agent
This is the 7th case the HKIA reprimanded an insurance practitioner.
25% of employers to enhance insurance coverage in the next two years
More than half of companies are already offering health and wellbeing benefits.
Joseph Chan touts Hong Kong as top ILS issuance centre
The insurance authority hosted its first ILS conference last week.